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Helix 7 mount, metal alternative?
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02/14/16 02:04 AM
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a-mac
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I love my Helix 7, but I am worried about the plastic Gimbal mount failing, particularly if the water is rough.
I have the unit mounted to the front on a large ram mount. It doesn't budge, but it seems like something that could fail.
Has anyone had any issues with their current plastic mounts failing? Does anyone know if a metal alternative is out there?
Thanks!
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Re: Helix 7 mount, metal alternative?
[Re: a-mac]
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02/14/16 02:21 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Broke one of my Helix 7 mounts today. Caught it with a dock rope. Luckly, the wiring and plugs are pretty snug. It was hanging over the side of the boat by the time I backed in the trailer.
Funny thing? I made a 3/4"'thick lexan double mount for the two at the console that is strong enough to shake the boat on the trailer with it and was in the process of making a low profile metal mount for the bow unit. Guess I need to proceed with the project on my lunch breaks at work.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Helix 7 mount, metal alternative?
[Re: a-mac]
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02/14/16 03:08 AM
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a-mac
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I'd love to see pics when you are finished!
3/4" lexan is some heavy stuff, I can see it doing the job.
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Re: Helix 7 mount, metal alternative?
[Re: a-mac]
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02/14/16 03:12 AM
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a-mac
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I'd love to see pics when you are finished!
3/4" lexan is some heavy stuff, I can see it doing the job.
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Re: Helix 7 mount, metal alternative?
[Re: a-mac]
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02/14/16 04:12 AM
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Kyle405
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I've ran some rough water before. I have mine on a ram mount. Helix with the ram I have has been solid. I used Terry at Anglers Marine near Cedar Creek to install it. He does good work.
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